Best 2 Deep Dish Frito Pie Recipes

Frito pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is made with a combination of ground beef, chili, corn, beans, cheese, and Fritos corn chips. The dish is typically served in a deep dish, and it can be topped with additional cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Frito pie is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. You can use different types of chili, beans, and cheese, and you can also add other toppings such as onions, peppers, or avocado. There are many different recipes for Frito pie, but they all share the same basic ingredients and cooking method. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for Frito pie, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is for a classic Frito pie, made with ground beef, chili, corn, beans, cheese, and Fritos corn chips. The second recipe is for a vegetarian Frito pie, made with black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, and cheese. The third recipe is for a chicken Frito pie, made with shredded chicken, corn, black beans, cheese, and Fritos corn chips. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal of Frito pie!

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FRITO PIE

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Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous. Here's my easy take on this crunchy classic. -Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) Frito corn chips
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans; heat through., Reserve 1 cup corn chips for topping. Place remaining corn chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese; top with reserved chips., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

DEEP DISH CHEESE PIE

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This recipe was inspired by a pie at my favorite bakery in Brooklyn, Four and Twenty Blackbirds. While mine will never live up to their version, I think it's getting pretty close. I was really pleased with the addition of cardamom in the filling!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 cups farmer cheese (about 12 ounces)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Orange marmalade, for serving

Steps:

For the crust: Place the flour, sugar, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse until the butter is evenly distributed but still visible in chunks. While pulsing, add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is just wet enough to hold together when pinched between your fingers.
Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a disk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough out into a circle about 1/8-inch thick, and then fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Dock the crust all over using a fork. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Line the crust with foil and fill with dried beans or baking marbles. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, and then remove the foil and beans and bake until the crust just begins to brown, another 15 minutes.
For the filling: While the crust is baking, combine the farmer cheese, sugar and cardamom in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and whip together until well incorporated. Add 1 egg at a time on medium speed, waiting until fully incorporated and smooth before each new addition. Stir in the heavy cream.
Fill the crust with the cheese filling and bake until the top is browned and the filling is just slightly jiggly, 45 minutes. Let cool, and then eat the pie. Serve with orange marmalade.

Tips:

Use a deep-dish pie plate or a 9x13 inch baking dish for this recipe.
If you don't have cornbread mix, you can use a 9-inch unbaked pie crust instead.
Any type of ground meat can be used in this recipe, such as beef, pork, or turkey.
Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
Shredded cheese can be used instead of Velveeta cheese, if desired.
Top the frito pie with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, if desired.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish frito pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. It is a hearty and filling dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give deep-dish frito pie a try. You won't be disappointed!